Dr. Daniel Magaziner

Biography

Dan Magaziner is a historian specializing in 20th century Africa. He is the author of several significant works including 'Law and the Prophets: Black Consciousness in South Africa, 1968 – 1977' (2010) and 'Art and Life in South Africa' (2016). His forthcoming book, 'Available Light: Omar Badsha's Struggle for Change in South Africa' (2024), further reflects his expertise in the area. Magaziner received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2007 and has taught at Cornell University before joining Yale University in 2011. His teaching focuses on 19th and 20th century African history, the African diaspora, and global comparative international history. He has also served as the editor for the 'Journal of African History' and is actively involved in upcoming publications like the 'Oxford Handbook of South African History'. Through his research, he aims to explore the thoughts of South African intellectuals and their contributions to discussions of identity and pluralism within historically marginalized contexts.

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